Re: pppoeconf don t find tap0

["Hugo Portela" <hugo.portela@famma.web.pt>]

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I am trying to configure pppoe to use the tap0 interface in order to 
be able to use the OpenSource driver for Alcatel USB Speedtouch modem 
with pppoe protocol.

  When i execute pppoeconf, only the eth0 and dummy interfaces are 
detected.

  ifconfig only shows stats for eth0 and dummy. But in the KDE 
control panel, under informations i can see a mention to the tun/tap 
driver, so i suppose the module is loaded.

  I search google and debianhelp for info on tap0 interface but found 

nothing to answear my basic questions:
   - is the tap0 supposed to be up before i configure/start pppoe?
   - if yes how can i bring it up?
   - if not how can i configure pppoe to use it?
   - on my searches i found references of tap0 for ethertap and 
tun/tap. which is what? 

  Answears and/or pointers to information about the tun/tap 
drivers are welcome.

 My box is a i786 running a fresh install of woody release 1.
 
-- Hugo